Now, talks have been going around on who the Seahawks are eyeing as a potential replacement. General manager John Schneider recently appeared in a press conference, addressing questions on the team’s ongoing search.

Asked what qualities he would prefer for the Seahawks’ next coach, Schneider emphasized team culture and “evolving” to the next level.

“That’s it. Our culture and how are we evolving — who’s going to help us move to the next level,” Schneider said, per the Seahawks’ official X account. “How are we going to compete with everybody that we need to compete with and advance this organization moving forward?” he added.

Carroll’s best year with the Seahawks came during the 2013 season, wherein he coached the team to a Super Bowl Championship. However, after a Super Bowl loss the following year, the Seahawks never appeared on the grand stage again.

Multiple playoff eliminations transpired in the years that followed, and this season’s shortcomings resulted in the end of Carroll’s tenure.